1963 Ford Galaxie 500 Superstock - Dick Brannan #823 (Sun Star) 1/18
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This is a diecast model of the most successful 427 ci 425 HP '63 Ford Galaxie ever built for drag racing. The original car stacked up 65 wins and set 22 track records during the 1963 racing season and was also the first Ford in history to hold an NHRA record in Super Stock Class, which was set at the famous York US 30 Dragway on July 12, 1963. Of the 212 "Lightweight" Ford Galaxies manufactured, this is a model of the first one released for racing.
The car was driven by Dick Brannan, an original member of the elite "Ford Drag Team" which was sponsored by Ford Motor Company in Dearbord, Michigan. Dick campaigned the car nationwide and it wasn't long until it was known as the "Fastest Ford Alive" over the entire country. Most competitors said: "I just couldn't keep up with that high gear!" The orginal car has been fully restored and is occasionally displayed at various nostalgia car shows.
SunStar Diecast Model No. 1470 - Romy Hammes
SKU: SS-1470
Specifications
| Vehicle Year | 1963 |
|---|---|
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Galaxie |
| Scale | 1/18 |
| Manufacturer | Sun Star |
| SKU | SS-1470 |
The Ford Galaxie was Ford's full-size performance flagship through the 1960s. The 427 cubic inch engine option, introduced in 1963, was a NASCAR homologation special that produced 410–425 horsepower and dominated stock car racing. Galaxie 500s with the 427 are among the most sought-after Ford muscle cars, particularly the lightweight drag racing variants with fiberglass body panels.
This 1/18 scale replica of the 1963 Ford Galaxie is produced by Sun Star to collector-grade specifications. At 1/18 scale — the most popular collector scale — the model measures approximately 10 inches in length and displays beautifully on a shelf or in a glass cabinet. Every detail — from paint finish to badging — is reproduced from measurements taken from the original vehicle.
